Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XV: “Worth and Quorom in Search of Sumner”
by Kirk Munroe
Worth and Quorum seach for the missing Sumner.
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Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXIX: “A Very Serious Predicament”
by Kirk Munroe
The men are not nearly as happy as Quorum. They struggle with making a plan of action, discussing the perils of adventuring.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XVIII: “Off for the Everglades”
by Kirk Munroe
The boys try their hand at fishing and discover a mysterious sloop.
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
British Contemporaries of Newton, Taylor, Maclaurin and Simpson
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of David Gregory, Edmund Halley, Humphrey Ditton, Roger Cotes, Abraham de Moivre, and Matthew Stewart.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 13
by Jack London
A recovered Mugridge returns to work as cook, relieving Hump of his extra duties. An altercation between Leach and Johansen results in friendship between Hump and Leach.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XL: “The Happy Ending of the Cruise”
by Kirk Munroe
All are reunited to make happy plans for the future. Sumner realizes the errors of his thinking.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 23
by H.G. Wells
Griffin tells of taking refuge in a house. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 1: A Great Moment
by Hugh Lofting
Having discovering the trapped Long Arrow, the group works to rescue the naturalist. Jip once again proves himself to be a hero. Doctor Dolittle's action bring great affection from the rest of the tribe.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 16”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian tries to escape his troubles. He is recognized by more people than he bargained for, but manages to get away.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 10: “The Other Professor”
by Lewis Carroll
The professor is confused as to which is the lion and which is the gardner.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 19
by Emily Brontë
Edgar hopes that Heathcliff will allow Linton to live at the Grange. Joseph visits the Grange to pick up Linton to bring him back to Wuthering Heights; Edgar does not want to wake him and promises to deliver Linton to Heathcliff in the morning.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Snowdrop
by Grimm Brothers
An evil queen is jealous of her stepdaughter's beauty.
Great Expectations
Chapter 41
by Charles Dickens
Herbert returns home prompting Magwitch to leave. Herbert and Pip devise a plan to keep Pip out of harms way.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 8
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov visits Sonya's home to pick up his cross, before heading to the police station to confess his crimes.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 14: “How the Wizard Practiced Sorcery”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the gang decide to head for the Rigmaroles. Before they get there, it starts to get dark and they set up camp. The Wizard makes tents out of a handkerchief. Aunt Em and Bellina quarrel about chickens.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 6
by Victor Hugo
Jehan encounters Captain Phoebus in the street and head off to find a suitable pub. Claude Frollo follows, curious at having heard the name Phoebus. Phoebus informs Jehan of his upcoming date with Esmeralda.
Peter Pan
Chapter 12: The Children are Carried Off
by J.M. Barrie
The pirates undertake a surprise attack on the Lost Boys' hideout.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 9
by Jack London
Hump has an extended philosophical discussion with Captain Larsen, while an enraged Mugridge continues to perform extra duties. An argument with Captain Larsen results in the continuation of Hump's duties as cabin boy. The situation between Mugridge and Hump finally comes to a head.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 19: “The Wizard Performs Another Trick”
by L. Frank Baum
Eureka finally comes clean with the truth.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 21: A Mass Execution
by Jules Verne
An unfortunate Warship decides to engage the Nautilus.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 19: The Teacher's Vacation
by Thomas E. Sanders
The many ways to spend the break following the end of the school term.
The Professor
Chapter 18
by Charlotte Brontë
William's connection with his pupil grows, but she suddenly disappears. He questions Mdlle. Reuter about Mdlle. Henri.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXI: “Sumner’s Self-Sacrifice”
by Kirk Munroe
Sumner struggles to save himself. Rust reveals the circumstances of his stranding and broken arm.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 3: The Nuns’ House
by Charles Dickens
Edwin Drood and Rosa Bud discuss their relationship. The sound of Jasper's voice from the cathedral frightens Rosa.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Lion and the Cat
by Andrew Lang
The cat and the lion are brothers. Although the lion is stronger, the cat has a magical golden ball to protect himself. However, the ball is actually a handsome young man that is under a spell and can only be released by two young maidens.